• 2020
The Story of the Songs

Summary Exploring the stories behind some of the most iconic songs of the last century. View more details

  • 2020

The Story of the Songs

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Katie Puckrik Shaun Keaveny David Grant Joe Lynch

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 16, 2020

Production companies : Viacom International Studios

Summary Exploring the stories behind some of the most iconic songs of the last century. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 16, 2020

Production companies : Viacom International Studios

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Aretha Franklin in The Story of the Songs (2020)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Oct 16, 2020
Madonna
Songwriters Curtis Hudson and Billy Steinberg are among the artists revealing the creative processes that led to Madonna's hits 'Holiday', 'Like a Virgin', and 'Material Girl'.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
Celine Dion
We uncover the three tracks that took Celine Dion from child-star in French Quebec to global superstar.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
The Police & Sting
The personal and career progression of Sting and fellow musicians Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers - members of the band Police.
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Whitney Houston
We delve into the three tracks that cemented Whitney Houston as an indisputable music icon who redefined and changed pop music forever.
Episode 5 • Oct 31, 2020
Metallica
We delve into the three tracks that turned Metallica from underground thrash metal pioneers to indisputable conquerors of the heavy metal world. We meet the record exec that took a chance on signing them, the engineers and mixers on the frontline, their legendary music video director and trusted industry insiders who witnessed the rise of the world's biggest metal act.
Episode 6 • Dec 31, 1969
Rod Stewart
We celebrate the three tracks that cemented singer, songwriter Rod Stewart as a musical icon - starting with the track that marked the beginning of Rod's golden era, 'Sailing'.
Episode 7 • Dec 31, 1969
Diana Ross
We celebrate the three tracks that showcase the fabulous rise of pop, disco, and soul sensation Diana Ross. Diana Ross and The Supremes were Motown's most commercially successful act to date.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 1969
Cher
We celebrate the three tracks that established Cher as a musical icon, starting with the track that made her an international star, I Got You Babe.
Episode 9 • Dec 31, 1969
Eric Clapton
This week explores the personal and musical development of this iconic rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
Episode 10 • Dec 31, 1969
Aretha Franklin
The life and times of Aretha Franklin, who came to fame with classic Respect. Franklin delivered an anthemic soundtrack signalling a time of great cultural change in 1960s America.
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